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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,998.09, 44,157.38 and 17,850.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,998.09, 44,157.38 and 17,850.63 is: 24,633.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,998.09 : 44,157.38 = 17,850.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,998.09/44,157.38 = 17,850.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,998.09x = 44,157.38 × 17,850.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,998.09x = 788,236,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,236,962.90/31,998.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.88

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